Britain’s three main political parties are today expected to unite against the News Corp bid for BSkyB.
News Corp bid for BSkyB to be sent to Competition Commission
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he will refer News Corp’s bid for BSkyB to the Competition Commission. It follows the withdrawal of undertakings by News Corp that would have […]
Hunt presses pause in BSkyB takeover
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to the media regulator Ofcom over
News Corp’s proposed takeover of BSkyB. The move keeps alive the possibility
the matter could still be referred to the Competition Commission. [Read the Story…]
Ofcom sets rules of engagement in BSkyB takeover
Media regulator Ofcom has clearly set out its role, powers and duties within News Corp’s proposed takeover of BSkyB. In a letter to John Whittingdale, chairman of the parliamentary committee […]
Hunt: Sky decision will take as long as is needed
Ahead of the midday closure of the consultation into the undertakings given by News Corp in its proposed takeover of BSkyB, culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he will take […]
Pressure intensifies on News Corp-Sky bid
A statement by Ofcom that it has “a duty to be satisfied on an ongoing basis that the holder of a broadcasting licence is ‘fit and proper’” has been interpreted […]
Sky News spin-off undertakings strengthened
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt, has tentatively approved proposals put forward by News Corporation as part of its full acquisition of BSkyB. In […]
Sky News spin-off clears path for Sky takeover
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has approved plans to spin-off Sky News as an independent company, should News Corp’s bid to purchase the remaining 61% in BSkyB be accepted. Under the […]
FT: News Corp nears regulator agreement on Sky
News Corp is close to an agreement with regulators that would address concerns over its purchase of BSkyB.
Culture secretary delays BSkyB competition referral
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt is to follow an Ofcom recommendation to refer News Corp’s acquisition of BSkyB to the Competition Commission, but […]